fascinating Meaning & Definition
What Does Fascinating Mean?
Fascinating is used as an adjective meaning Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of fascinate. As a verb, it means To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
Word Facts for Fascinating
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | riveting, captivating and enthralling |
| Comparative / superlative | more fascinating, most fascinating |
Fascinating Definition (Adjective)
- Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.
utterly fascinating
Fascinating as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of fascinate
Verb
- To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
The flickering TV fascinated the cat.
- To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
We were fascinated by the potter's skill.
- To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.
Her gait fascinates all men.
Synonyms of Fascinating
Antonyms of Fascinating
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fascinating in a Sentence
utterly fascinating
find something fascinating
truly fascinating
The documentary was absolutely fascinating.
He told a fascinating story about his travels.
The flickering TV fascinated the cat.
We were fascinated by the potter's skill.
Her gait fascinates all men.
Word Forms & Grammar
fascinating (comparative more fascinating, superlative most fascinating)
fascinating
Words That Rhyme With Fascinating
Fascinating Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of fascinating is //ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Fascinating
Is fascinating an adjective or a verb?
Fascinating is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fascinating?
You can replace fascinating with words such as riveting, captivating and enthralling. See the full list of fascinating synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fascinating?
The comparative form is more fascinating and the superlative form is most fascinating.